Uncontacted Tribe Member Makes Rare Contact in the Amazon
2025-02-16
A young man from an uncontacted Indigenous tribe in the Brazilian Amazon made a rare appearance near a river community. The man, seen Wednesday evening, appeared healthy and calm, prompting speculation he was seeking assistance. Local villagers attempted to communicate, and FUNAI (Brazil's Indigenous affairs agency) intervened, providing food and shelter. The man is believed to be from the Mamoriá Grande group, whose existence was confirmed in 2021 but whose members had never before been seen. The area is a protected zone to safeguard the tribe from land grabbing and conflict. FUNAI is providing care and has arranged for a member of a nearby tribe to attempt communication.